I wrote about my true feelings for homework in a previous post. I have spent a lot of time thinking and planning for my approach this year. In my opinion, there are 3 things that upper elementary students should be doing for homework.1. ReadingMost educators agree that reading is an ... READ the POST
Archives for July 2017
4 Reasons Why I Don’t Like Homework
Yes, you read that correctly. I don't like homework. I am a teacher and I DO NOT LIKE HOMEWORK! Surprised? Maybe you are or maybe you are not. If you are like any other teacher or parent on the planet you have probably seen the great homework debate playing out. ... READ the POST
12 Teachers Share the Best Books to Read Aloud in September
Back to school is slowly sneaking up on unsuspecting teachers. Wouldn't it be AWESOME if you had a list of teacher tested read aloud books? Well, consider this my gift to you! I asked some teacher blogger friends to share their favorite books to read aloud at the start of school. Check out the list ... READ the POST
How to Organize (and Love) Math Workshop in 3 Simple Steps
Math Workshop a.k.a. guided math is an amazing way to approach math instruction. Organizing it on the other hand can be a challenge. 1. Create Groups with a PurposeIn order to best meet the needs of all learners students should be grouped purposefully. The best way to do that ... READ the POST